Counselling Services

Whether it’s study, relationships or money worries, life can be challenging at times. As a student, you will have access to a free and confidential counselling service through Inspire Student Wellbeing to help you work through any issues you may be experiencing.

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On Campus Counselling

Counselling is a safe place where you can talk with an independent and trained professional and begin to explore issues that are causing you difficulty. Counselling is about helping you to find the answers to improve your own mental wellbeing and keeping healthy as you progress through college and beyond.

Drop-in counselling sessions are offered at Armagh, Portadown, Lurgan & Newry campuses

If you need to speak directly with a counsellor about a concern you can drop into one of the sessions outlined below where a counsellor will be available on campus. If you are feeling distressed, anxious or have a concern you would like to discuss, please come and talk to an Inspire Counsellor at this drop-in facility – there is no need to book an appointment.

Armagh Campus

Counsellor Day Time Location
Elaine O'Reilly Wednesday 10am-12pm ARM-0-12 (Ground floor, 3rd meeting room)

Portadown Campus

Counsellor Day Time Location
Kerry Scott Wednesday 10am to 12pm 21st May PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus

Lurgan Campus (alternate weeks)

Counsellor Day Time Dates Location
Louisa McMenemy Wednesday 11am - 1pm 14th May Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus

Newry West & Model Campus (alternate weeks)

Counsellor Day Time Date Location
Stanley Blain Monday 9.30am – 11.30am 19th May Room NNM006, Model Campus

Telephone/Email Service

The counselling service is available to students, 24/7. Students can call 0800 389 5362 to speak to a professional counsellor.

Alternatively, you can email support@inspirewellbeing.org and arrange for someone to contact you.

Online Support Hub

The Inspire Student Online Support Hub gives students instant access to a range of information and resources, tailored specifically to help care for your individual wellbeing needs.

Students can access features such as a resource library, gratitude diary, LiveChat and an online self-referral form. More information can be found at https://www.inspiresupporthub.org/hub-update (SRC PIN: SRCHUB).

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Useful Contacts

We urge students to speak to someone they trust or reach out for help if they are going through a difficult time. Other useful contacts include: